Periodontal Therapy
Gum disease is the single most prevalent disease in America, affecting about 80% of the population in some form. Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease (also known as periodontal disease), and periodontitis is a more advanced form of the disease. As the condition continues to worsen, gums will recede from the teeth, allowing pockets of bacteria to form. This bacteria can destroy gum tissue and bone, and research has shown that gum disease may be linked to a number of systemic health problems, including stroke and heart disease.
What Treatments Do We Offer for Gum Disease?
We can use a diode laser for periodontal therapy procedures to fight gum disease, removing and reducing some periodontal infection. Laser periodontal therapy promotes reattachment of gum tissue to teeth, providing precise and conservative treatment. Because dental lasers promote comfort, some patients have found they don't even need anesthesia during laser gum disease treatment.
We can also use scaling, root planing, or antibiotic therapy to treat your gum disease. Which treatment will work best for you depends entirely on the progression of your periodontal disease and overall health condition.
Once you've received periodontal therapy in our Ann Arbor dental office, we encourage you to visit more frequently for hygiene and checkups.
Don’t live with a lackluster smile or TMJ headache pain any longer. Contact James Olsen DDS today to make an appointment to find out how he can help. Our office welcomes new patients from Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, and all other surrounding areas.
